QUIESCENT
/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/
9 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of QUIESCENT
Inactive, quiet, at rest.
"The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave."
Not sounded; silent.
"The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know"."
Non-proliferating.
Examples of QUIESCENT in a Sentence
- "The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave."
- "The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know"."
Word Details
Is QUIESCENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, QUIESCENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: QUIESCENT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for QUIESCENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | q | u | i | e | s | c | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| WWF | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in QUIESCENT
100 words from the letters in QUIESCENT
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How to Use QUIESCENT in Word Games
QUIESCENT is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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